1
Plant a fast-growing seed (beans work well). Each day, measure growth and draw what is observed. Discuss what plants need to grow: light, water, soil.
10 min/day over 2 weeks
2
Spread shaving cream or sand on a tray. Children trace letters with their fingers.
15 min
3
Sit in a circle with a special object. Only the person holding it may speak. Pass it around.
10 min
4
Set up cups and containers of different sizes. Children practice pouring water between them.
15 min
5
Hold up each sight word card for 3 seconds. Child reads it aloud. Make two piles: known and still-learning. Revisit the still-learning pile at the end.
10-15 min
6
Lay out letters for a CVC word (e.g. c-a-t). Guide the child to say each sound, then blend them together. Build three new words per session.
15-20 min
7
Give two groups of objects. Children decide which group has more and which has less.
15 min
8
Provide objects of different sizes. Children arrange them from smallest to biggest.
15 min